Integrated DoD/C4ISR Architectures: It's not About the Framework...
Abstract
The release of CJCSI 3170.01C, CJCSM 3170.01, CJCSI 6212.01C, and the related DoD Instruction 5000.2 regarding the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and Operation of the Defense Acquisition System have brought DoD/C4ISR Architectures (integrated architectures in the respective documents) to the forefront of the acquisition process via mandate. However, when discussing what constitutes an integrated Architecture, most often the discussion leads directly to the DoD Architecture Framework and its related products. While the Framework plays a large part in providing a common lexicon by which the primitives that compose integrated architectures are described, delving directly into spreadsheets and boxologies misses the point of why we re creating integrated architectures. This paper will clarify the overarching purpose of integrated architectures, provide associated implications associated with the enterprise portfolios into which they fit, and describe a methodology by which the architecture community can improve the process of developing and maintaining architectures in order to meet the intent of the Clinger-Cohen Act by providing the means for analysis by which one can achieve efficient distribution of limited resources.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA466211
Entities
People
- Lawrence P. Mccaskill